How to Find a Small-Business Tax Advisor or Accountant Near You
Follow these five steps to find a reputable small-business tax advisor in your area.
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PaymentCloud Review 2025: Features, Pricing, Top Alternatives
PaymentCloud is a good option for high-risk small businesses, but the company doesn’t disclose its pricing.
What Is a Joint Venture and How Does It Work?
A joint venture is an agreement by two or more people or companies to accomplish a specific business goal together.
Xero vs. QuickBooks Online: Features Comparison, Pros, Cons
Both Xero and QuickBooks Online are 5-star products. The right choice for you depends on your business’s complexity and user interface preference.
What Is Depreciation? Definition, Types, How to Calculate
Depreciation determines the loss of an asset's value over its useful life.
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10 Legal Requirements for Starting a Small Business
Use this list of legal requirements to start a small business.
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What’s the Difference Between Copyright and Trademark?
The main difference between a copyright and a trademark is that a copyright protects creative work, while a trademark protects branding.
How to File LLC Business Taxes for the First Time
The nature of your LLC can influence which tax forms you need and what you ultimately owe.
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Your Business Owes Back Taxes: What Should You Do Next?
Here are some legal issues that can arise if you don’t file past due taxes, and what you can do to resolve them.
Form W-2 vs. Form W-4: What’s the Difference & How to File
This guide explains W-2 and W-4 tax forms, covering their differences as well as how to fill them out.
Small-Business Tax Credits: A 2026 Guide
Here's how tax credits work, which small-business tax credits to be aware of and what forms you need to file.
What Is a Registered Agent, and Does Your Business Need One?
A registered agent serves as your business’s official point of contact for legal and state correspondence.
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The Complete Guide to Franchise Tax
This tax has nothing to do with whether a business is a franchise. In states that have it, it applies to nearly all businesses.
QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Review
This QuickBooks Online add-on can keep your books clean and updated, saving you time.
A Tax Guide for Small-Business Owners
Practicing good financial hygiene throughout the year takes some of the headaches out of filing business taxes.
LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship: How to Choose
Setting your business up as a sole proprietorship is typically easy and inexpensive. But forming an LLC can offer legal protections and tax flexibility.
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Do I Need a Business License for My Company?
Wondering whether you need a business license? Our guide covers local, state and federal licenses.
How Do I Pay Myself as a Sole Proprietor—and How Much?
Sole proprietors usually pay themselves by taking money from business profits, not by running payroll.
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IRS Form 944: Instructions and Who Needs to File It
IRS Form 944 reports taxes withheld from employee paychecks. It's a version of Form 941 appropriate for some businesses.
Do Sole Proprietors and LLCs Need EINs?
Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs without employees don’t always need EINs, but there are benefits to getting one.
